The Procredit Team
David is responsible for establishing Procredit and is a partner of Woodcocks. He has 15 years´ experience
of insolvency and debt collection work and has based the service on the four key elements that commercial clients
demand a professional expert service; a quick response; a commercial viewpoint and value for money.
David’s experience ranges from bulk debt collection work early in his career to major High Court and Court of Appeal
litigation. He has been involved in reported cases such as Malgar Ltd -v- R E Leach (Engineering) Ltd 1999 (LTL19/1199) (2000 FSR 393)
and John Norman Holt -v- Andrew Rigby, Lawrence Goldberg (Sued as Trustees of Bury Grammar School as a Charity) LTL 25/1198.
David was also appointed independent solicitor to the liquidator of two companies involved in major litigation proceedings in the
Royal Courts of Justice.
David is named as a lead partner in Legal 500's current edition for Dispute Resolution confirming the expertise of the department. He also plays an active role in the local community being a Governor of Bury College and a non-executive director of the local GP led Health Centre.
Contact David to discuss any insolvency and creditor services issues on
0161 761 8089 or email dmm@woodcocks.co.uk
The head of Woodcocks Property Team and property advisor to Procredit.
Andrew’s experience of acting for insolvency practitioners covers all issues of asset protection and realisation
involving negotiation, acquisition and sale. He has taken numerous appointments from insolvency practitioners and
has substantial connections with individuals and companies interested in the acquisition of land and other assets.
In addition, Andrew’s reputation as a leading regional lawyer in the field of residential development means that he
regularly advises developers in connection with site acquisition and assembly, infrastructure and planning agreements,
and plot sales.
Contact Andrew to discuss non-contentious insolvency issues on
0161 761 8071 or email art@woodcocks.co.uk
Partner and Head of the Employment Law, Michael Shroot joined Woodcocks in 2003, having trained in a niche commercial law firm in London. He is an expert in employment law and all types of commercial dispute resolution, including complex and high value disputes, as well as advising the Pro-credit division of Woodcocks in respect of employment related advice for insolvent companies.
Michael also boasts a wealth of experience advising all sizes of businesses from PLC's to sole traders, directors and other high level employees.
Michael has a Masters degree in Employment Law, which he gained in 2009 whilst working at the firm and is a member of the Employment Lawyers Association.
Michael also leads regular seminars and training sessions which highlight the latest developments in the fast changing employment law scene.
Contact Michael on 0161 761 8087 or email mds@woodcocks.co.uk
An Admin Assistant dealing with the day to day management of the debt collection system.
Linda can be contacted on 0161 761 8088 or via email at
klw@woodcocks.co.uk
An Admin Assistant dealing with the day to day management of the debt collection system Hilary can be
contacted on 0161 761 8083 or via email at hm@woodcocks.co.uk
Gail is an Admin Assistant handling day to day management of non-contentious property issues and can be contacted
on 0161 761 8066 or via email
at gr@woodcocks.co.uk
Sara qualified as a Solicitor in 2008, having joined Woodcocks as a trainee in 2006. She is responsible for the day to day management of the debt recovery department and can be contacted on 0161 761 8073 or email seb@woodcocks.co.uk
Daniel joined Woodcocks as a trainee in 2009. He assists in the day to day management of the debt recovery department and can be contacted on
0161 761 8063
or email dl@woodcocks.co.uk
